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Instant recap: Texas A&M sends a message after blowout 38-17 win at Missouri

Cameron Ohnysty, Aggies Wire · Aggies Wire

Sat, Nov 8, 2025 ·

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No. 3 Texas A&M (9-0, 6-0 SEC) is 9-0 for the first time in more than 30 years after defeating No. 22 Missouri on the road 38-17 in a game that was dominated by the Aggies ' defense from start to finish, despite giving up chunk yards on the ground and two rushing scores.

Led by starting quarterback Marcel Reed 's efficient day from the pocket, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns, the Aggies racked up 464 yards, led by 243 rushing yards, as sophomore running back Rueben Owens ran for 102 yards and two touchdowns, including his 57-yard score and 1-yard touchdown in the second half to put the game away.

Texas A&M 's No. 1-ranked third-down defense continued to make an impact, as Missouri freshman quarterback Matt Zollers was just 7/22 for 77 yards. Yes, Missouri ran for 207 yards; it was a dominant A&M win, and the third consecutive road victory before returning home to Kyle Field.

Texas A&M will now face South Carolina at home next Saturday for an early 11:00 a.m. kickoff.

Notable stats:

QB Marcel Reed: 20-29, 221 yards, 2 TDS
RB Rueben Owens: 13 carries, 102 yards, 3 TDS
WR KC Concepcion : 4 receptions, 84 yards, 1 TD
S Dalton Brooks : 6 tackles, fumble recovery, 48 yards run on fake punt

Re-live all of Texas A&M's key moments from the Aggies' 38-17 road win over No. 22 Missouri.

Both teams trade punts to start the game (8:01 1Q)

Texas A&M won the toss and opted to receive, as Mike Elko and OC Collin Klein continue to show confidence in the offense. After Marcel Reed dinked and dunked his way down the field, an unsuccessful run led to a fourth-down punt. Missouri freshman QB Matt Zollers and running back Ahmad Hardy made gains, but Texas A&M's elite 3rd down defense also forced a punt.

Texas A&M strikes first after Marcel Reed's TD throw to WR Ashton Bethel-Roman (1:16 2Q)

Texas A&M's impressive 59-yard touchdown drive was capped off with Marcel Reed's impressive throw to wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman for a 7-yard end zone strike. Texas A&M 7, Missouri 0.

Texas A&M's defense stops Missouri on 4th Down (5:00 2Q)

After Missouri attempted a field goal, Texas A&M CB Will Lee III was called offside, and the Tigers decided to go on 4th down. While the Aggies stopped Missouri from scoring potential points, Texas A&M failed to convert on third down, leading to another Tyler White punt. Texas A&M 7, Missouri 0.

Fair point by GigEm247's Carter Karels regarding Marcel Reed's lack of rush attempts

Texas A&M takes 14-0 after Missouri turnover (:20 seconds 2Q)

On third down, Texas A&M's pass rush got going once again, as linebacker Daymion Sandford created a sack fumble, and the ball landed in the hands of safety Dalton Brooks, who took it all the way to the opposite goal line. Senior running back EJ Smith muscled his way in for a touchdown a couple of plays later.

Halftime: Texas A&M 14, Missouri 0

What a half for Texas A&M's defense, which suffocated the Tigers, holding them to 122 yards and 31 passing yards. Texas A&M starting quarterback Marcel Reed led the Aggies down the field for a touchdown late in the first half, but the Aggie offense needs to find more consistency, especially on the ground, to put this game away in the second half.

Texas A&M opens the second half with an electric 48-yard TD from KC Concepcion (11: 10 3Q)

What a response after halftime, as the Aggies quickly forced a punt on defense, and after running back Rueben Owens nearly broke off a huge run, Marcel Reed connected with KC Concepcion for a 48-yard score that widened the score to 21-0 early in the third quarter.

Missouri gets on the board after a 4-yard touchdown run (6:50, 3Q)

Well, for Texas A&M, bad special teams led to solid field position for the Missouri Tigers , which was led by a run-heavy, 40-yard drive behind running back Jamal Roberts , who muscled his way in for the Tigers' first touchdown of the game to make things interesting down the stretch. Texas A&M 21, Missouri 7.

After the fake punt, Texas A&M settles for a field goal (3:10, 3Q)

Texas A&M received a jolt on fourth down after a fake punt, led by safety Dalton Brooks' speed, went 74 yards to pick up excellent field position. Still, thanks to another solid showing by Missouri's defense, the Aggies settled for a 34-yard field goal from Randy Bond. Texas A&M 24, Missouri 7.

Missouri gets closer with a field goal early in the fourth quarter

Texas A&M sophomore Ashton Bethel-Roman fumbled a catch that would have given the Aggies a first down. Missouri's offense responded and continued to churn out yards on the ground, while quarterback Matt Zollers connected on several passes. However, the Aggie defense stood tall, resulting in a 49-yard field goal from Oliver Robbins . Texas A&M 24, Missouri 10.

Texas A&M RB Rueben Owens finds the end zone after 57-yard run (7:40 4Q)

Texas A&M's offense needed a score to put this game away, and thanks to the offensive line opening up a massive hole, sophomore running back Rueben Owens burst through for a 57-yard touchdown, leading 31-10 heading into the final minutes of the fourth quarter.

Missouri's ground game produces another touchdown to get closer (6:45 4Q)

Texas A&M's run defense has had its moments, stuffing the Tigers for most of the second half, but after Rueben Owen's 57-yard touchdown, Ahmad Hardy responded with a 45-yard rushing score to get Missouri a bit closer. Texas A&M 31, Missouri 17.

Texas A&M's offense continues to dominate after Rueben Owens' second touchdown

Texas A&M's offensive line is the MVP of tonight's game, as the Aggies utilized consistent blocking to end the game with a fifth touchdown after Marcel Reed used his leg, combined with another productive rushing performance from Rueben Owens, who scored his second touchdown of the night from 1 yard out. Texas A&M 38, Missouri 17.

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Texas A&M vs. Missouri odds, money line, over/under

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, November 7

Moneyline:A&M -275 / Missouri +225
Spread:A&M by 7
Over/under:48.5

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